Presentation given on Explorer of the Seas Cruise in January 2016 by Clinical Psychologist Renee Mill, on making noticeable & meaningful changes in the way you connect with others.

1. DISCOVER A FEW SIMPLE WAYS TO
MAKE NOTICEABLE AND MEANINGFUL
CHANGES IN THE WAY YOU CONNECT
WITH OTHERS

2. Renee Mill
• Occupational Therapist B.Sc OT (1975),
University of Witwatersrand
• Clinical Psychologist MA (Clin Psych) (1982),
University of Witwatersrand
• Been in private practice since 1982
• Arrived in Australia July 1997

3. Renee Mill

4. Connecting with others is the single most
important thing we can do for our
happiness

5. Make time to talk – at least 5 hours per
week

6. Be genuine. Be yourself. Be open about
your feelings. Let the other person in.

7. Play – make time for fun, laughter, goofing
off, nothing else on the agenda.

8. Engage. Be fully present, attentive,
affirming. Make them the star. Try to
understand what she really means when
she speaks.

9. Be supportive. Find out what the other
person’s goals and challenges are. Be
encouraging. Do what you can to help him
succeed.

10. Share your admiration and gratitude. Make
a point to give compliments.

11. Trust. Put your faith in the other and show
you believe he will not let you down.

12. Celebrate. Rejoice in the other person’s
success.

13. Be physically affectionate.

14. Questions & Answers
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• Ask Renee any questions you may have
• Alternatively you can email them to
renee@anxietysolutionscbt.com.